Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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